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Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST

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May 1, 2024 โ€ข 19min

108: Data Analyst Mock Interview

In this episode, Avery conducts mock data analyst interview sessions with two participants, Richard and Joey, employing a newly developed tool called Interview Simulator. The interview scenarios are designed to replicate real-life interviews. They aim to prepare aspiring data professionals for upcoming job interviews by showcasing examples of good practices and areas for improvement. ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ Ace the Interview with Confidence โ  โ ๐Ÿ“ฉ Get my weekly email with helpful data career tipsโ  โ ๐Ÿ“Š Come to my next free โ€œHow to Land Your First Data Jobโ€ trainingโ  โ ๐Ÿซ Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (01:40) - Tell Me About Yourself (05:31) - Explain SQL Window Function (09:55) - How Many Meeting Rooms Connect with Avery: ๐Ÿ“บ Subscribe on YouTube ๐ŸŽ™Listen to My Podcast ๐Ÿ‘” Connect with me on LinkedIn ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram ๐ŸŽต TikTok Mentioned in this episode:๐Ÿ’™ Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.๐Ÿ“ซ Get The Data Career NewsletterGet the best data advice delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up for free at https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterhttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter
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Apr 24, 2024 โ€ข 10min

107: Interview Prep - Practice Mock Interview - Listen to Practice Before Your Interview

A mock job interview conducted by Avery covers topics like reasons for seeking a new job, decision-making skills, handling deadlines, dealing with difficult co-workers, problem-solving abilities, adapting to change, future goals, and salary expectations. The episode aims to help listeners ace their interviews with confidence.
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Apr 17, 2024 โ€ข 38min

106: Want to Stand Out as a Data Analyst? Master Data Storytelling w/ Brent Dykes

Join Avery on the latest episode of the Data Career Podcast as he sits down with Brent Dykes, the genius behind 'Effective Data Storytelling'. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Discover the six game-changing elements of a data story, learn from the most common mistakes, and uncover the secrets to captivating your audience with every data presentation! ๐Ÿ’ก Don't miss out on Brent's practical tips for transforming dull data into captivating stories โ€“ tune in now and take your data career to new heights! ๐Ÿ”ฅ โœ‰๏ธ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job โ ๐Ÿค– Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips Connect with Brent Dykes: ๐Ÿค Follow on Linkedin ๐Ÿ“™ Get the Effective Data Storytelling book ๐Ÿค Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator ๐Ÿ“ฉ Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips ๐Ÿ“Š Come to my next free โ€œHow to Land Your First Data Jobโ€ training ๐Ÿซ Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (03:57) Dive into Audience Psychology! (12:51) Master the Six Essential Elements! (19:08) Avoid Common Storytelling Mistakes! (26:52) Ace Job Interviews with Storytelling! Connect with Avery: ๐Ÿ“บ Subscribe on YouTube ๐ŸŽ™Listen to My Podcast ๐Ÿ‘” Connect with me on LinkedIn ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram ๐ŸŽต TikTok Mentioned in this episode:๐Ÿ’™ Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.๐Ÿ“ซ Get The Data Career NewsletterGet the best data advice delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up for free at https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterhttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter
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Apr 10, 2024 โ€ข 38min

105: Do You Have to Be Good at Statistics to Be a Data Analyst w/ StatQuest Josh Starmer PhD

In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery chats with Josh Starmer, PhD, also known as StatQuest on YouTube, about the common fear of math and statistics, and how to overcome it. They delve into Josh's journey from hating math to becoming a beloved statistics YouTuber, his unique approach to making complex statistical concepts accessible, and the importance of understanding one's learning style. โœ‰๏ธ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job โ ๐Ÿค– Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips Connect with Josh Starmer PhD: ๐Ÿค Follow on Linkedin โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe on YouTube ๐Ÿ“˜ Get StatQuest Illustrated Guide to Machine Learning ๐Ÿค Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator ๐Ÿ“ฉ Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips ๐Ÿ“Š Come to my next free โ€œHow to Land Your First Data Jobโ€ training ๐Ÿซ Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (01:54) - Learning Styles and Overcoming Math Fear (07:03) - The Illustrated Guide to Machine Learning: A Must-Read (21:55) - The Practicality of Statistics: Learning by Doing (28:07) - The Birth of StatQuest: Transforming Teaching with YouTube (33:27) - Learning in Public: The Impact of Sharing Knowledge Connect with Avery: ๐Ÿ“บ Subscribe on YouTube ๐ŸŽ™Listen to My Podcast ๐Ÿ‘” Connect with me on LinkedIn ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram ๐ŸŽต TikTok Mentioned in this episode:๐Ÿ“ซ Get The Data Career NewsletterGet the best data advice delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up for free at https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterhttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter๐Ÿ’™ Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.
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Apr 3, 2024 โ€ข 50min

104: Breaking into Sports Analytics w/ Ken Jee

In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery interviews Ken Jee. They delve into Ken's unique path into sports analytics, starting from his personal experience as a golfer and his curious inquiry that led to an internship and gradually crafted a niche in sports data science. โœ‰๏ธ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job ๐Ÿค– Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips Connect with Ken Jee ๐Ÿค Follow on Linkedin โ–ถ๏ธ Ken Jee Official Youtube Channel โ–ถ๏ธ Ken's Nearest Neighbors Podcast ๐Ÿ€ The Exponential Athlete Podcast ๐Ÿค Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator ๐Ÿ“ฉ Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips ๐Ÿ“Š Come to my next free โ€œHow to Land Your First Data Jobโ€ training ๐Ÿซ Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (09:54) Deep Dive into Golf Analytics (18:16) Ken's Personal Journey into Sports Analytics (24:49) Breaking into Sports Analytics (29:16) The Power of Networking and Creating Opportunities Connect with Avery: ๐Ÿ“บ Subscribe on YouTube ๐ŸŽ™Listen to My Podcast ๐Ÿ‘” Connect with me on LinkedIn ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram ๐ŸŽต TikTok Mentioned in this episode:๐Ÿ’™ Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.๐Ÿ“ซ Get The Data Career NewsletterGet the best data advice delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up for free at https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterhttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter
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Mar 27, 2024 โ€ข 47min

103: Conquering Your Fear of Becoming a Data Analyst w/ Erick Cuentas

In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery interviews Eric Cuentas, a chemical engineer who turned into a data analyst and career coach. They discuss obstacles when pursuing career goals and highlight the importance of determining genuine motivations to align with prospective roles. They also discuss practical ways to overcome fear in the career transition process, emphasising the essentiality of consistent networking and the crucial role of resumes in the job application process. โœ‰๏ธ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job ๐Ÿค– Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips Connect with Erick Cuentas: ๐Ÿค Connect on Linkedin ๐Ÿค Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator ๐Ÿ“ฉ Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips ๐Ÿ“Š Come to my next free โ€œHow to Land Your First Data Jobโ€ training ๐Ÿซ Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (04:36) - Eric's Unique Career Journey (10:01) - Overcoming Fear in Career Transition (24:34) - The Importance of Job Titles in Career Progression (26:09) - The Job Search Process: Common Mistakes (28:15) - The Reality of Job Rejections (31:37) - The Impact of Networking in Job Search (37:41) - The Impact of Consistent LinkedIn Engagement Connect with Avery: ๐Ÿ“บ Subscribe on YouTube ๐ŸŽ™Listen to My Podcast ๐Ÿ‘” Connect with me on LinkedIn ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram ๐ŸŽต TikTok Mentioned in this episode:๐Ÿ“ซ Get The Data Career NewsletterGet the best data advice delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up for free at https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterhttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter๐Ÿ’™ Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.
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Mar 21, 2024 โ€ข 34min

102: Exposing How Alex The Analyst Became a Data Analyst (And The Most Popular Data YouTuber)

Hear the story of Alex The Analyst like you've never heard it before. In this episode, Avery Smith sits down with Alex Freberg, more commonly known as Alex the Analyst to discuss his journey from no technical background to data analyst superstar. They talk about Alex's journey from a recreational therapy degree to learning what data analytics is. They also cover what matters most when getting hired as a data analyst. Is it technical skills like SQL and Python? Or is it something much simpler? Connect with Alex the Analyst :๐Ÿค Follow on Linkedinโ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe on Youtube๐ŸŽ’ Learn About Analyst Builderโœ‰๏ธ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job๐Ÿค– Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips๐Ÿค Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator๐Ÿ“ฉ Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips๐Ÿ“Š Come to my next free โ€œHow to Land Your First Data Jobโ€ training๐Ÿซ Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcampTimestamps:(6:01) Alex's Data Career Journey(11:50) Alex's First Portfolio(17:53) Alex's Advice on Getting Hired & Interviews(27:10) How to Become an Analyst in 7 DaysConnect with Avery:๐Ÿ“บ Subscribe on YouTube๐ŸŽ™Listen to My Podcast๐Ÿ‘” Connect with me on LinkedIn๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram๐ŸŽต TikTokMentioned in this episode:๐Ÿ’™ Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.๐Ÿ“ซ Get The Data Career NewsletterGet the best data advice delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up for free at https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterhttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter
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Mar 13, 2024 โ€ข 29min

101: Expert Data Analytics Panel Tells All (100th Episode Celebration)

A special panel interview with data content creators dives into personal experiences, AI's impact, favorite data learning resources, and interview tips. The discussion offers unique backgrounds and perspectives on succeeding in data careers and continuous learning.
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Mar 6, 2024 โ€ข 24min

100: Job Hunt OS Launch w/ Asa Howard

Unlock the secret to job hunting success with JobHuntShortcut.com โ€“ land interviews without drowning in resumes, learn effective networking, and get $70 off today! Connect with Asa Howard on LinkedIn. Mentioned in this episode:๐Ÿ’™ Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.๐Ÿ“ซ Get The Data Career NewsletterGet the best data advice delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up for free at https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterhttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter
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Feb 28, 2024 โ€ข 39min

99: Is a Data Analyst Bootcamp REALLY worth it? w/ Melissa Kings

This episode of the Data Career Podcast features Melissa Kings, a former teacher who transitioned into data analytics through the Data Analytics Accelerator bootcamp. Melissa shares her journey, from deciding to switch careers to successfully landing job offers upon completing the bootcamp. Melissa highlights the various aspects of the bootcamp, including doing projects, developing portfolios, involved networking, and the positive impact of the supportive community within the bootcamp. Connect with Melissa Kings : ๐Ÿค Connect on Linkedin โœ‰๏ธ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job ๐Ÿค– Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips ๐Ÿค Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator ๐Ÿ“ฉ Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips ๐Ÿ“Š Come to my next free โ€œHow to Land Your First Data Jobโ€ training ๐Ÿซ Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (04:58) - Melissa's Background and Transition into Data Analytics (11:16) - The Power of Networking and Proactive Job Hunting (18:29) - The Importance of Networking in Career Advancement (19:36) - The Journey Through the Data Analytics Accelerator Program (23:52) - The Value of Community in Learning and Career Transition (30:25) - The Impact of the Data Analytics Accelerator Program Connect with Avery: ๐Ÿ“บ Subscribe on YouTube ๐ŸŽ™Listen to My Podcast ๐Ÿ‘” Connect with me on LinkedIn ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram ๐ŸŽต TikTok Mentioned in this episode:๐Ÿ’™ Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.๐Ÿ“ซ Get The Data Career NewsletterGet the best data advice delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up for free at https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterhttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter

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